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ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Caliciviridae
Jan Vinjé1, Mary K Estes2, Pedro Esteves3
1Division of Viral Diseases, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.
The Journal of General Virology
|October 2, 2019
Summary
The Caliciviridae family comprises viruses, including human noroviruses, a major cause of gastroenteritis. This report summarizes the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses classification for Caliciviridae.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Microbiology
- Taxonomy
Background:
- The Caliciviridae family encompasses viruses with single-stranded, positive-sense RNA genomes.
- Human noroviruses are significant human pathogens causing acute gastroenteritis.
- Caliciviridae virions are non-enveloped and exhibit icosahedral symmetry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) Report on the family Caliciviridae.
- To provide an overview of the classification and genera within the Caliciviridae family.
Main Methods:
- Review of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) Report.
- Compilation of taxonomic information on Caliciviridae genera and their hosts.
Main Results:
- The Caliciviridae family includes eleven genera: seven infecting mammals, two infecting birds, and two infecting fish.
- Key genera highlighted include Norovirus, Sapovirus, Vesivirus, Lagovirus, and others.
- The report details the genomic and structural characteristics of the family.
Conclusions:
- The ICTV report provides a comprehensive classification of the Caliciviridae family.
- Understanding Caliciviridae taxonomy is crucial for studying viral diseases like norovirus gastroenteritis.
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